Restaurants in Meridian
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Best Restaurants
“Sushi Shack is consistently the freshest and best sushi in the area. Definitely recommend the tuna popper. We had DJ as a server and he was great! Definitely added to our 5-star experience.”
“Service and food were fantastic. Jessica and Kyle were amazing. The checked often to see if we needed anything and if everything was as we wanted it. The chef is amazing. The salmon and cod were perfectly cooked.”
“Great food , so many choices . It was a great value . All you can eat and drink. Alcohol and coke products are extra ( I didn't order either of those ) . Over all the service was outstanding. Food and drinks were delicious. 5 stars !”
“Stopped by Thursday night. They had a band playing outside. Called last minute to drink some wine. Super accommodating and pet friendly outside on their gorgeous patio. The wine was amazing, the menu even better! My husband and I looked at each other and said we could order one of each. He had the clam chowda (as he says being from Massachusetts) and I had the lamb chops. The soup was not lacking clams at all and the lamb was cooked to perfection. We will be back next time we are in town!”
“Lucky Fins Seafood Grill ⭐️⭐️⭐️ I recently revisited Lucky Fins in Meridian. In the past, I’ve been to the original location, which is the one in Meridian, as well as the one in downtown Boise, which has since closed. There is also a location in Greeley, Colorado. We started with an appetizer of Kickin’ Shrimp ($15) - Crispy shrimp tossed in a sweet and spicy honey-chipotle sauce, served with a side of ranch and a lime wedge. Similar to Bonefish Grill’s Bang Bang Shrimp, but uniquely its own, this isn’t excellent appetizer! If you like spicy shrimp, it’s worth visiting for this dish alone. I ordered the Baja Fish Tacos ($15) - Tempura battered and fried Arctic cod with shredded cabbage, chipotle aïoli, pickled onions, cojita, and micro cilantro. Served with cilantro lime rice, lime wedges, and choice of salsa. The fish tacos were bland and flavorless. I didn’t realize until I started to write this review that they came with a choice of salsa, but I don’t think that would’ve made much of a difference. I liked the cilantro lime rice. MW ordered the Cedar Plank Salmon ($29) - Center cut, grilled Arctic salmon on Northwest Cedar plank, seasoned with Rocky Mountain meat and fish rub, loaded smashers, grilled asparagus, charred lemon. MW liked the salmon dish, but would opt for something a little more interesting next time. For dessert, we shared Bourbon Bread Pudding, which came topped with ice cream ($10). It was good. The ambience and service were excellent!”
Restaurants by Cuisine
“Everything on the menu! Service is always great and the food is spot on and consistent!”
“We went in for lunch today I ordered chicken fried steak and eggs,my husband had a Ruben sandwich his came to him raw and my chicken fried steak was very greasy and the gravy was very runny, we have been there before and it was OK, but this time it was horrible we told the server how my husband's sandwich was raw and showed it to her she never tried to fix it for us to make it right or offer to take at least a percentage off our bill, we won't be going back...!”
Restaurants with Delivery
“Really enjoyed coming here with my family. The staff were polite, easy to work with. This place is clean and kept up well. The food is really juicy and came out fast and hot. We had the spicy chicken and the original chicken. My husband and daughter actually preferred the spicy chicken, it was flavorful and not too spicy for them. I preferred the original chicken, it was perfectly cooked and tasted great. Highly recommend this place. We will be back soon!”
“We visited Margherita Pizza for the first time tonight. Seeing a wood fired oven in a pizza restaurant is a good first sign. A friendly, personable staff is the second. Tasting a fresh salad, refreshing Italian soda, and delicious pizza (in a style very similar to what we had in Italy) sealed the deal for us! They just gained two more loyal customers.”
“All around great place! Amazing food! Amazing staff! So friendly! Great prices! The Cuban grilled cheese is amazing, banana bread is amazing, soups are amazing! Best of all is it’s mostly gluten free. Which works for me!😁 definitely will be coming back! Hands down 10/10! If you haven’t been there you need to try it! What a hidden gem!”
“I would recommend Coffee Plant Repeat a million times! I am addicted to plants and they always have something new and something perfect for me to purchase. She even does these amazing Plant Parties after hours and they are incredible! We did one for my sister’s birthday and all of my kids came along and had a blast. Prices are great and the owner is super knowledgeable. If you haven’t been here already, this is a MUST SEE! 🪴”
“We went on Friday Night and the Dueling Pianos did not disappoint!
My DH and I had the 3 tacos- multi and Fish n Chips. I loved the fish and a taco, hubby liked the other two tacos and fish as well. Crispy and good portions. We asked and received a second portion of fries that were hotter. Sriracha Sauce provided as requested. Fun place to visit!”
“We had a family dinner tonight celebrating 2 birthdays. It was very busy as usual but wanted to comment on our waitress Aliza. She was very attentive and gave great service even with a lot of large groups. This was especially deserving of recognition as she's is a new server. Thank you for taking care of us!”
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“Lucky Fins Seafood Grill ⭐️⭐️⭐️ I recently revisited Lucky Fins in Meridian. In the past, I’ve been to the original location, which is the one in Meridian, as well as the one in downtown Boise, which has since closed. There is also a location in Greeley, Colorado. We started with an appetizer of Kickin’ Shrimp ($15) - Crispy shrimp tossed in a sweet and spicy honey-chipotle sauce, served with a side of ranch and a lime wedge. Similar to Bonefish Grill’s Bang Bang Shrimp, but uniquely its own, this isn’t excellent appetizer! If you like spicy shrimp, it’s worth visiting for this dish alone. I ordered the Baja Fish Tacos ($15) - Tempura battered and fried Arctic cod with shredded cabbage, chipotle aïoli, pickled onions, cojita, and micro cilantro. Served with cilantro lime rice, lime wedges, and choice of salsa. The fish tacos were bland and flavorless. I didn’t realize until I started to write this review that they came with a choice of salsa, but I don’t think that would’ve made much of a difference. I liked the cilantro lime rice. MW ordered the Cedar Plank Salmon ($29) - Center cut, grilled Arctic salmon on Northwest Cedar plank, seasoned with Rocky Mountain meat and fish rub, loaded smashers, grilled asparagus, charred lemon. MW liked the salmon dish, but would opt for something a little more interesting next time. For dessert, we shared Bourbon Bread Pudding, which came topped with ice cream ($10). It was good. The ambience and service were excellent!”
“My husband and I could not for the life of us find a place to have dinner for New Year’s Eve that was new to us. We’re all about trying new places and as I was going through the list of what was open and what wasn’t I kept coming back to this one. I’m soooo glad we went to 127 Saloon. The food was absolutely the best! The staff was awesome! We didn’t have a reservation but were able to find a place at the bar, they let us know if we couldn’t find a seat to let them know and they would find us one. The place was CLEAN and light. I love it. 100/10 we’ll be back.”
“We had a family dinner tonight celebrating 2 birthdays. It was very busy as usual but wanted to comment on our waitress Aliza. She was very attentive and gave great service even with a lot of large groups. This was especially deserving of recognition as she's is a new server. Thank you for taking care of us!”
“The chips and salsa, food and deep fried ice cream is AMAZING! The customer service at the Meridian location was EXCEPTIONAL!! The owner Speedy is so amazing! He was so friendly to my two year old son and made sure we had everything we needed. Our waiter Andres was so wonderful as well and was so attentive. I’m pregnant and was craving their salsa and he made sure my salsa cup was always full and that we were happy. The prices are so reasonable there; it’s definitely one of my favorite places to eat and I can’t say enough about how impressed I am with this place!”
“Tried for the first time and wasn’t disappointed. We got the fried zucchini to start with and it was wonderful. Food came out and we realized their pasta portions could feed 2-3 people a plate ? was extreme yummy. Service was good, person in front seemed scared, “deer in the headlights” look the whole time we interacted. He came over to our table at the end and kinda got in our bubble so that was a little awkward. But our server herself was nice! It’s a cute place to check out.”
“Best of Meats ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Best of Meats aka BOM is a new meat-centric Boise-based food truck that serves Japanese charcoal grilled meat. They offer appetizers, mains, desserts and drinks. I visited for the first time on 11/12/20 and ordered a Grilled Platter. Platters come with two skewers of meat, seasoned rice, cabbage and house sauce. I wanted the beef tenderloin but they were out. I ordered one chicken thigh skewer and one pork tenderloin skewer ($13). That week, everyone who ordered a platter received a free Glazed Donut Ice Cream dessert. One of the owners heard me mention that I was bringing the food back to my office, he generously threw in two more skewers of meat for me to share with my coworkers. I and my three coworkers unanimously agreed BOM deserves a 5 star rating. I am no expert when it comes to Japanese charcoal grilled meat but the meat was high-quality, flavorful and tender. It was served on top of a generous bed of rice and cabbage with a delicious house sauce. The appetizers which consist of two meat skewers, would be perfect for those following a Keto or Paleo diet. Highly recommended!!!”
“Great place to go with the family on Friday night. We had immediate seating as a table of five(5) with no wait. There is a lot of room in this restaurant & a good amount of parking available as well. The tempura shrimp and vegetables were light and crispy. The sopa noodles w/ shrimp dish was filling & flavorful. The sushi & sashimi selection had a lot of variety, which was also awesome & the miso soup was tasty, too! We all had a terrific experience. You will probably be looking at about $15 to $50 per person depending on the foods & drinks selected. I don't know why, but the tip was automatically put onto our bill @ what looked like %20+. I didn't try to figure this part out because it fell in line with what I was thinking to tip anyway. But, this could be something to check before you get your final receipt where you go to sign and add a tip amount (again) if you didn't catch it the 1st time for some reason. Hahaha... nice one, Senpai!
Kid-friendliness: Yep, they supplied forks. But, my kids know how to use the sticks. 😎
Wheelchair accessibility: Yes!”
“finally a good Mexican restaurant since i moved to Idaho from San Diego.... great menu i loved the beans and my el pascal tacos very tasty, the tortilla soup very good and good chips and salsa... i will be a regular customer and highly recommend you try it out for yourself!”
“This is the original sunrise cafe. It is very old school, with a personal mug rack. The servers are excellent and the food is plentiful. My particular dish was $20, which was the highest price for an individual serving. But, everything is going up right?
They have marked the most popular items with a little Idaho picture. Take their advice! Very good.”
“Tonight was our first time at Izumi and we were celebrating our 25 year anniversary. Brad was our waiter/server and he was so helpful and friendly and Fernando was our cook and he was hilarious and so entertaining. The food was so tasty and there was so much of it! My boys were impressed with the sushi too. Everything was perfect and we really enjoyed our visit. We will definitely be back!”
“I'm a Cajun from da mouth of the South (New Iberia, LA) and I approve of this place. We boil dem crustaceans in the seasoning, tho. Also, check out Louisiana Soul Bayou by the IMAX theater if you want legit Cajun food, made fresh by someone from my back of the woods!”
“We love the Sidecar Bar!! Issac and Ness are the best mixologists around. Bonus feature is cuisine from Grant’s next door….best burger in town!”
“Words cannot express the elation I felt after taking my first bite of the pizza from Chicago Fire. After moving to Idaho over 8 years ago, we have been repeatedly disappointed by other “Chicago-style pizza” restaurants. Chicago Fire gets it right. I’ve been dying for a true thin-crust pizza for literal years, only fulfilling my craving during trips back to the Midwest. Thank you for coming to Meridian!”
24 Hour Restaurants
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I had the pleasure of being served by Lisa during my visit, and she was absolutely amazing! From the moment we sat down, she was warm, welcoming, and went above and beyond to make our experience special. Not only did she take great care of us, but she even gave us fun stickers and walked us to our cars with a smile! It's rare to find such thoughtful and genuinely kind service. Thank you, Lisa, for making our day so much brighter! Highly recommend this place—especially if Lisa is your waitress!
Parking: so awesome because of Lisa
Kid-friendliness: people r so nice”
“Best of Meats ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Best of Meats aka BOM is a new meat-centric Boise-based food truck that serves Japanese charcoal grilled meat. They offer appetizers, mains, desserts and drinks. I visited for the first time on 11/12/20 and ordered a Grilled Platter. Platters come with two skewers of meat, seasoned rice, cabbage and house sauce. I wanted the beef tenderloin but they were out. I ordered one chicken thigh skewer and one pork tenderloin skewer ($13). That week, everyone who ordered a platter received a free Glazed Donut Ice Cream dessert. One of the owners heard me mention that I was bringing the food back to my office, he generously threw in two more skewers of meat for me to share with my coworkers. I and my three coworkers unanimously agreed BOM deserves a 5 star rating. I am no expert when it comes to Japanese charcoal grilled meat but the meat was high-quality, flavorful and tender. It was served on top of a generous bed of rice and cabbage with a delicious house sauce. The appetizers which consist of two meat skewers, would be perfect for those following a Keto or Paleo diet. Highly recommended!!!”
“Great place to go with the family on Friday night. We had immediate seating as a table of five(5) with no wait. There is a lot of room in this restaurant & a good amount of parking available as well. The tempura shrimp and vegetables were light and crispy. The sopa noodles w/ shrimp dish was filling & flavorful. The sushi & sashimi selection had a lot of variety, which was also awesome & the miso soup was tasty, too! We all had a terrific experience. You will probably be looking at about $15 to $50 per person depending on the foods & drinks selected. I don't know why, but the tip was automatically put onto our bill @ what looked like %20+. I didn't try to figure this part out because it fell in line with what I was thinking to tip anyway. But, this could be something to check before you get your final receipt where you go to sign and add a tip amount (again) if you didn't catch it the 1st time for some reason. Hahaha... nice one, Senpai!
Kid-friendliness: Yep, they supplied forks. But, my kids know how to use the sticks. 😎
Wheelchair accessibility: Yes!”
Takeout Restaurants
“The Mac & Cheese² was wonderful as always. My fiancé got the Korean BBQ Cheesesteak, which he loved as well. The waitress Karen was lovely. She was on top of switching out drinks. We had good conversations with her. Everything was just amazing. I can't recommend this place enough.”
“Houston TX Hot Chicken ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Houston TX Hot Chicken is a fast-casual restaurant that claims to offer “the freshest, healthiest and hottest Texas Hot Chicken sandwiches in the world.” Founded in 2020 by Houston Crosta and Edmond Barseghian, the original location is in Las Vegas, Nevada. Co-founder Barseghian states, “Our brand is Texas hot chicken – the sauce is sweeter and more savory than Nashville.” Despite the branding, this business has no connection to Texas; it is named after co-founder, Houston Crosta. KM and I visited Houston TX Hot Chicken in Meridian on 10/4/23, as part of a Yelp Elite event. We both got a complimentary Original Hot Chicken sandwich meal combo, plus a chicken tender and beverage of choice. The restaurant has high ceilings with exposed duct work, which gives it an industrial vibe. There are cool counter tops lit from beneath, which change color. There is a good amount of what appears to be light wood paneling along the walls, with some large, bold red images on part of a wall and the bathroom doors. The décor has a modern, youthful vibe. The combination of the most comfortable seating I’ve encountered in a fast/casual restaurant of it’s kind, indoor AND outdoor/patio dining, and great music played at a reasonable volume, gives the sense Houston TX Hot Chicken is trying to appear to a broader customer base than some of the other hot chicken joints I’ve visited locally, which is much appreciated. The service from start to end was EXCELLENT! The employees seemed genuinely happy to see us, and very sincere in their offer to answer questions etc. We also got to meet the GM Jason, who was very personable and a wealth of information. KM ordered the Strawberry Hibiscus House Lemonade, which you can upgrade to a Slushy for $1. I tried a taste. We both thought it was pretty good. I got Diet Pepsi. It had good carbonation. The Spice Levels from mildest to hottest are: No Spice, Honey Butter, Mild, Medium, Spicy, Liftoff, and Houston We Have a Problem. Ordering the latter requires you to sign a waiver. KM ordered a Mild Original Hot Chicken sandwich, and a Honey Butter chicken tender. I ordered a Medium Original Hot Chicken sandwich, and a Spicy chicken tender. There are 8 sauces to choose from, 4 of which are made in house daily. We got one of each of the ones made in house daily: House, Cheese, Cilantro, and Caesar. KM and I both LOVED our Original Hot Chicken sandwiches! KM doesn’t like spicy food as much as I do. She enjoyed both Mild and Honey Butter, though she didn’t feel she could really taste the Honey Butter flavoring in her tender. I loved both the Medium and Spicy, but next time I would get a Spicy sandwich and maybe try a Liftoff tender. The Halal chicken was perfectly cooked and seasoned. I don’t normally care for sweet sauces such as the House, but it paired perfectly with the Spicy flavor of my sandwich. The cole slaw was good. I really liked the Brioche bun; KM would have preferred an old-school Sesame Seed Hamburger Bun. The pickles were good. Each order included a container of House sauce. Houston TX Hot Chicken serves high quality Lamb Weston Concertina cut French fries. Concertina cut is “a modern take on classic crinkle cuts with deeper, crispier grooves and ridges. Crispy grooves have more edges that provide satisfying extra crunch. Thick cuts are sturdier and are less prone to breaking than thinner fries.” In my opinion, Lamb Weston French fries are the best premade fries you can buy, but they are hard to find. I appreciate that Houston TX Hot Chicken’s attention to detail regarding the use of high quality ingredients includes the type of chicken they use, as well as the quality of French fries they serve. The only thing I didn’t like about the fries is I think they are lightly seasoned with Honey Butter flavored spice. I like sweet flavors as part of a dessert, but I don’t care for them in an entrée. KM didn’t feel the fries were sweet. The average person may not. I’m just extra sensitive to sweet flavors in entrees. Next time, I would ask for the seasoning”
“We went in for lunch today I ordered chicken fried steak and eggs,my husband had a Ruben sandwich his came to him raw and my chicken fried steak was very greasy and the gravy was very runny, we have been there before and it was OK, but this time it was horrible we told the server how my husband's sandwich was raw and showed it to her she never tried to fix it for us to make it right or offer to take at least a percentage off our bill, we won't be going back...!”
“We've eaten here 3 times and wait times have always been long. Beware you may have to wait quite awhile - for dine in OR for pick up. Doesn't matter. Tonight, we ordered two entrees for pick up and waited 75 minutes for our food - on a Tuesday. Ramen is fantastic. Fried rice entree is amazing. The curry rice noodle entree is not good - zero sauce, very very dry. It is more like a curry "rub" on noodles...They do accommodate special requests well. If they hired more staff it would be a huge help.”
“This place is the best in Meridian! The staff knows what customer service is, especially Alec and Emma! The food and choices are great! I’m not much of a drinker so go the there strictly for the food! and the service and vibe! Have and will recommend to everyone I know!!”
“A luau in the deepest snow we've had since 2017?? Thankfully, it was held inside and we had Mimi Gerosin, Catering Manager, on our side. I contacted Mimi at the height of Goodwood's catering season in December to request a reservation for our January Christmas party. A luau sounded great in September!Mimi guided us through the whole process and with her many years of experience, made it seamless and easy. Incredibly, our food was delivered right on time despite the snowstorm and everything was perfect.Important tip: Please listen to Mimi's recommendations for food amounts! We ordered waaaay too much despite her gentle hints to the contrary. She's definitely the expert here.”
Drive-Thru Restaurants
“I lived in New England for a long time and also parts of New York for a couple years, 42nd Street slices in downtown was great . I also had pizza from the oldest pizza joint in Connecticut. When I moved to Idaho I was worried about finding a NY style pizza that not only looked the part but tasted great as well......FUGET ABOUT IT, no need to look any further ! Jonny Bronx is like eating at home.”
“Walking into this candy shop felt like stepping back into my childhood. The owner was so warm and welcoming – she made me feel like an old friend, sharing stories and even helping me find a candy that reminded me of my grandma. It brought back such sweet memories.
The shop itself has that old-school, charming vibe that’s hard to find these days, with glass jars full of colorful sweets and the unmistakable smell of fresh candy. If you’re looking for a place that makes you feel like a kid again, this is it. I can’t wait to go back!”
“while I love Uncle Bob's probably should have prepared for the Halloween rush better. I ordered at 2:30 for pick up at 5:15, got there and was told it would be an additional 20 to 30 minutes. I did feel bad for the staff because people were angry. Just a suggestion for next year!”
“I tried this place for the first time via Uber Eats or DoorDash on 10/25/24. It was so good my roommate and I went in person the next day, and then I ordered it online AGAIN on Sunday. Today 11/1 I went in person again for lunch. I got the limited time menu chicken pesto pizza (It was incredible) the salad bar & a drink. I tell everyone I don’t like pizza, but I can’t say that anymore. this place has converted me. I’m obsessed with their salad bar, they have everything I love. I’m upset that I’ve lived less than a mile away from here for over 2 and a half years and I’m just now trying them out. 10/10 I will recommend them to literally everyone”
“If you're looking for a well made burger, look no further than this Freddy's location. Absolutely unmatched customer service right beside the unmatched burgers. With a retro reel, this Freddy's will have you thinking you're back in the 50's. 10 out of 10 Highly recommend this amazing restaurant.”
“This is a great little place in downtown Meridian. The outdoor seating was wonderful. There is usually a wait for walk-ins so I recommend getting that reservation.
The small park next to the outdoor seating creates a wonderful atmosphere. The hard working misters and table umbrellas help keep the area cool in the summer. And the restaurant itself is modern and industrial looking with some touches of charm that work will in the area.
The service was good, although our server seemed to disappear for nearly 30 minutes as we waited to pay our check. They were extremely busy and we were enjoying the weather and location, so we didn't mind. They may have taken a break during that time. Otherwise, our server was incredibly pleasant and a delight. She checked in just the right amount.
The food was better than good. We both had the Salmon (pictured). Everything was delicious. The tomato based sauce on top of the salmon was good but not a great pairing. The mashed potatoes were excellent. The salmon was flakey and cooked with the right amount of crispiness to its edges without drying it out.
We added the salad with honey-lime vinaigrette, and it may have been our favorite part of the meal. The dressing was so refreshing and delightful on a warm summer day.
We also threw in the Burrata Caprese as a starter. This was quite good for a starter. It too was refreshing and paired well with the slightly heavier meal.
The only negative, was that our starter, salad, and meal all came out at the same time. However, everything paired well together, and was fantastically full of flavor.
We chose the huckleberry lemonade for our drink, and I would highly recommend it. It was delicious.
I highly recommend visiting this wonderfully located restaurant in downtown Meridian. Certainly one of the better pub-based restaurants we have visited. We will try the burgers on our next visit and update our experience.”
“Maddie's was such a great place to host a birthday party! We loved the private room, our own individual servers and 2 bartenders and great the charcuterie boards were delish ! It was the best place. Thank you Thank you!”
“Tonight was our first time at Izumi and we were celebrating our 25 year anniversary. Brad was our waiter/server and he was so helpful and friendly and Fernando was our cook and he was hilarious and so entertaining. The food was so tasty and there was so much of it! My boys were impressed with the sushi too. Everything was perfect and we really enjoyed our visit. We will definitely be back!”
Cheap Eats
“I have tried multiple things here from the burgers, croissant sandwiches, the long sandwiches, the hot dogs, the bubble waffles, the drinks, the desserts and many of their pasties and everything had been absolutely delicious. I look forward to taking my family here when they visit from out of town. The tropical crepe cake is one of my favorite things ever. I still have quite a bit of stuff to try and I'm so glad.”
“We enjoyed the small restaurant atmosphere where one can get to know the chefs (Mike, included). Food was excellent…have the Tempura green beans and then the Brutus Salad is excellent with chicken or salmon. The Atlantic salmon was grilled to perfection (medium with delicately medium seasoned saffron rice). Try the saffron infused Creme Brulet for dessert and enjoy live Jazz and after-dinner drinks at the Sidecar. However, make reservations if you want a table for dinner and after-dinner entertainment…take out available.”
“Been four times in the past two months since discovering the place. Food is fantastic.... service is hit or miss. Just left after waiting five/six minutes without acknowledgement by any staff after being seated, watched others getting served almost immediately after being seated. Please work on this.”
“Had a new server and we couldn’t believe how capable and qualified he was for never working in the industry…. This place truly cares you can feel it from the wait staff, to the kitchen….. come in for an authentic experience of a truly nice sports pub…. It doesn’t hurt that they have true sports fans in here……. good place to watch a BSU game or any other game they will accommodate. If you can ask for Alejandro he is amazing.”
“Just went to Kona again today 7/27/22, this place is awesome- they have best gluten free items. my favorite salads- so YUM Ian ( our server) was superb everytime i am in Meridian i come to Kona”
“We had a wonderful experience at bodovino today, the service was acceptable for how many people they had working on a Saturday morning, (I think our sever said it was him and one other guy) our server was running around like crazy. The food was sooo good and the drinks were amazing. We had the fettuccini Alfredo and PNW board. We were sat next to the playground which was kinda loud from all the screaming kids but the staff or restaurant can’t control that.
We were just very surprised with how well everything turned out! Food was tasty and service was excellent. There were some other patrons next to us upset about some missing olives and they were reaming our server about it. I suppose some people don’t know how this industry works.
I suggest bodovino to anyone and everyone they have everything you could want from wines to vibes. 10/10.”
“I'm a Cajun from da mouth of the South (New Iberia, LA) and I approve of this place. We boil dem crustaceans in the seasoning, tho. Also, check out Louisiana Soul Bayou by the IMAX theater if you want legit Cajun food, made fresh by someone from my back of the woods!”
“Jakers Bar and Grill was an unexpected treasure! We enjoyed our entire visit! Our meals were delicious! We started with the Tender Steak Bites & Mushrooms, then each had a delicious salad… both were excellent! I enjoyed the Fish & Chips and my fiancée enjoyed the Coconut Shrimp with Garlic Mashed Potatoes. The Irish beer was most excellent! Our server, Ms. Sherry, did a wonderful job meeting our needs! We will definitely have to make another visit!”
“Just so everyone knows this is a side business INSIDE of Johnny Carino's. On their website it says, "Famous Dave’s menu items are being offered as part of Johnny Carino’s restaurant."I ended up getting the Georgia Chopped pork sandwich with a side salad and they were both pretty tasty.”
“😀Love the service here. State Street BFC manager Tyson created a great positive vibe from entry to exit for me and my boys last night. Thanks BFC, one of our favorites.”
“Great lunch menu, had the bow tie pasta with chicken and it was wonderful. Good and friendly service, and good prices.”
“I came in and made an order for 6 traditional and 6 boneless wings they gave me boneless but I didn't check my bag before I got back to the hospital room when I saw the mistake I called in and explained and asked for traditional. I came back for them and walked out the door, thought to check them just in case and they were wrong. So I turned around and explained to the girl that I asked for traditional and she rudely told me that's what I got and then when I said they were boneless she said that's what I asked for and then I kindly but firmly insisted that I didn't ask for boneless, I wanted traditional, she got mad and stormed off to the back and came back and yelled at me that the manager said if I wanted my wings I had to pay for them. I called my boyfriend very upset because this was just one of those things that was the last straw, my boyfriend is in the hospital, he almost died yesterday, and now he's admitted and getting yelled at over wings was just overwhelming. He called in and they finally gave me my correct wings but not without mean remarks before their kitchen doors even closed. I'm truly sorry for the inconvenience, but I'm just disappointed you guys had no kindness.”
Latest Reviews
“This Blimpie store on Main St in Meridian is so good; clean; efficient and loaded with friendly staff! Our orders are always done the way WE LIKE THEM! The staff are always friendly. Our to go orders are correct. When we order food for our helpful worker-friends, they've loved it all! The Moxie Java that's also there makes this Blimpie location perfect. The management staff are terrific, too. Keep up the standard of excellence, cause it shows!”
“Nicole is our favorite waitress. She is always so friendly and kind. She is so efficient. She always recognizes us when we come in. She has never made a mistake on our order either. We go for breakfast every Wednesday. We love Shari’s because of Nicole . She is an asset to Shari’s.”
“We enjoyed the small restaurant atmosphere where one can get to know the chefs (Mike, included). Food was excellent…have the Tempura green beans and then the Brutus Salad is excellent with chicken or salmon. The Atlantic salmon was grilled to perfection (medium with delicately medium seasoned saffron rice). Try the saffron infused Creme Brulet for dessert and enjoy live Jazz and after-dinner drinks at the Sidecar. However, make reservations if you want a table for dinner and after-dinner entertainment…take out available.”
“We used Walking Sombrero food truck for an event 4/22/23 and everyone really enjoyed the food. It was fresh and delicious! Very kind staff and really easy to work with. Great communication with the owner getting our event serviced. I highly recommend the food truck for your next event! Great variety of food options for adults and kids. Nice choices of meats too!”
“Being a first timer I tried the steak bomb By far the best sub I have ever had. The fries compliment the sub. Alyssa suggested the cookie which was delish. We highly recommend this place and often use them at the office for catering. Yes it takes a bit longer but it’s worth the wait as they cook to order our food which is important to our group. We get Jon smith subs once a week”
“Great chicken option. We came through the drive thru at 3pm when it wasn't too busy, so our order was made fresh. The chicken was lightly breaded and the quality of the chicken meat was excellent. I feel it was worth the wait to get the chicken made fresh. I don't know if they make it fresh every time, but I feel they should. I think most people, like me, would be willing to wait the extra few minutes for fresh chicken. I only left 4 stars for atmosphere, but that's only because I only came through Thre drive thru and didn't go into the building”
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I had the pleasure of being served by Lisa during my visit, and she was absolutely amazing! From the moment we sat down, she was warm, welcoming, and went above and beyond to make our experience special. Not only did she take great care of us, but she even gave us fun stickers and walked us to our cars with a smile! It's rare to find such thoughtful and genuinely kind service. Thank you, Lisa, for making our day so much brighter! Highly recommend this place—especially if Lisa is your waitress!
Parking: so awesome because of Lisa
Kid-friendliness: people r so nice”
“The Mac & Cheese² was wonderful as always. My fiancé got the Korean BBQ Cheesesteak, which he loved as well. The waitress Karen was lovely. She was on top of switching out drinks. We had good conversations with her. Everything was just amazing. I can't recommend this place enough.”
“I have tried multiple things here from the burgers, croissant sandwiches, the long sandwiches, the hot dogs, the bubble waffles, the drinks, the desserts and many of their pasties and everything had been absolutely delicious. I look forward to taking my family here when they visit from out of town. The tropical crepe cake is one of my favorite things ever. I still have quite a bit of stuff to try and I'm so glad.”
“Houston TX Hot Chicken ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Houston TX Hot Chicken is a fast-casual restaurant that claims to offer “the freshest, healthiest and hottest Texas Hot Chicken sandwiches in the world.” Founded in 2020 by Houston Crosta and Edmond Barseghian, the original location is in Las Vegas, Nevada. Co-founder Barseghian states, “Our brand is Texas hot chicken – the sauce is sweeter and more savory than Nashville.” Despite the branding, this business has no connection to Texas; it is named after co-founder, Houston Crosta. KM and I visited Houston TX Hot Chicken in Meridian on 10/4/23, as part of a Yelp Elite event. We both got a complimentary Original Hot Chicken sandwich meal combo, plus a chicken tender and beverage of choice. The restaurant has high ceilings with exposed duct work, which gives it an industrial vibe. There are cool counter tops lit from beneath, which change color. There is a good amount of what appears to be light wood paneling along the walls, with some large, bold red images on part of a wall and the bathroom doors. The décor has a modern, youthful vibe. The combination of the most comfortable seating I’ve encountered in a fast/casual restaurant of it’s kind, indoor AND outdoor/patio dining, and great music played at a reasonable volume, gives the sense Houston TX Hot Chicken is trying to appear to a broader customer base than some of the other hot chicken joints I’ve visited locally, which is much appreciated. The service from start to end was EXCELLENT! The employees seemed genuinely happy to see us, and very sincere in their offer to answer questions etc. We also got to meet the GM Jason, who was very personable and a wealth of information. KM ordered the Strawberry Hibiscus House Lemonade, which you can upgrade to a Slushy for $1. I tried a taste. We both thought it was pretty good. I got Diet Pepsi. It had good carbonation. The Spice Levels from mildest to hottest are: No Spice, Honey Butter, Mild, Medium, Spicy, Liftoff, and Houston We Have a Problem. Ordering the latter requires you to sign a waiver. KM ordered a Mild Original Hot Chicken sandwich, and a Honey Butter chicken tender. I ordered a Medium Original Hot Chicken sandwich, and a Spicy chicken tender. There are 8 sauces to choose from, 4 of which are made in house daily. We got one of each of the ones made in house daily: House, Cheese, Cilantro, and Caesar. KM and I both LOVED our Original Hot Chicken sandwiches! KM doesn’t like spicy food as much as I do. She enjoyed both Mild and Honey Butter, though she didn’t feel she could really taste the Honey Butter flavoring in her tender. I loved both the Medium and Spicy, but next time I would get a Spicy sandwich and maybe try a Liftoff tender. The Halal chicken was perfectly cooked and seasoned. I don’t normally care for sweet sauces such as the House, but it paired perfectly with the Spicy flavor of my sandwich. The cole slaw was good. I really liked the Brioche bun; KM would have preferred an old-school Sesame Seed Hamburger Bun. The pickles were good. Each order included a container of House sauce. Houston TX Hot Chicken serves high quality Lamb Weston Concertina cut French fries. Concertina cut is “a modern take on classic crinkle cuts with deeper, crispier grooves and ridges. Crispy grooves have more edges that provide satisfying extra crunch. Thick cuts are sturdier and are less prone to breaking than thinner fries.” In my opinion, Lamb Weston French fries are the best premade fries you can buy, but they are hard to find. I appreciate that Houston TX Hot Chicken’s attention to detail regarding the use of high quality ingredients includes the type of chicken they use, as well as the quality of French fries they serve. The only thing I didn’t like about the fries is I think they are lightly seasoned with Honey Butter flavored spice. I like sweet flavors as part of a dessert, but I don’t care for them in an entrée. KM didn’t feel the fries were sweet. The average person may not. I’m just extra sensitive to sweet flavors in entrees. Next time, I would ask for the seasoning”
“This is a great little place in downtown Meridian. The outdoor seating was wonderful. There is usually a wait for walk-ins so I recommend getting that reservation.
The small park next to the outdoor seating creates a wonderful atmosphere. The hard working misters and table umbrellas help keep the area cool in the summer. And the restaurant itself is modern and industrial looking with some touches of charm that work will in the area.
The service was good, although our server seemed to disappear for nearly 30 minutes as we waited to pay our check. They were extremely busy and we were enjoying the weather and location, so we didn't mind. They may have taken a break during that time. Otherwise, our server was incredibly pleasant and a delight. She checked in just the right amount.
The food was better than good. We both had the Salmon (pictured). Everything was delicious. The tomato based sauce on top of the salmon was good but not a great pairing. The mashed potatoes were excellent. The salmon was flakey and cooked with the right amount of crispiness to its edges without drying it out.
We added the salad with honey-lime vinaigrette, and it may have been our favorite part of the meal. The dressing was so refreshing and delightful on a warm summer day.
We also threw in the Burrata Caprese as a starter. This was quite good for a starter. It too was refreshing and paired well with the slightly heavier meal.
The only negative, was that our starter, salad, and meal all came out at the same time. However, everything paired well together, and was fantastically full of flavor.
We chose the huckleberry lemonade for our drink, and I would highly recommend it. It was delicious.
I highly recommend visiting this wonderfully located restaurant in downtown Meridian. Certainly one of the better pub-based restaurants we have visited. We will try the burgers on our next visit and update our experience.”
“The experience I've had the two times so far has been very pleasant and the service was very good. Peter was the gentleman who helped us and had really good customer service. The food wash hot when we got it and the flavor was amazing. I will definitely be returning here again. I can forget their dessert jar it's delicious”
“My wife and I ate at the Meridian location and the facility, staff and food were all amazing! Highly recommend this place.”